News and Updates
Released November 10, 2017
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 6:15 PM to 10:30 PM PST
Where: Hiller Museum, San Carlos Airport, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA
We are just days away from the Aero Club of Northern California’s 35th Annual Crystal Eagle Dinner honoring John and Martha King; two of the most prolific flight instructors in the history of aviation. Registration closes very soon, so please register for the dinner now.
The Aero Club of Northern California will be awarding three $2,000 scholarships to local aviation college students while hosting a silent auction. (If you have something to add to the auction, contact Eric Peterson at rsvp1@aeroclubnorcal.org.) In addition, NAA President and CEO Greg Principato will be on hand to present NAA awards to Max Trescott and Victoria Collom!
Admission tickets include entrance to the Hiller Aviation Museum, dinner, drinks, and dessert.
For more information, visit us at the Crystal Eagle Dinner Landing page.
To register for the event, please click here.
Released July 7, 2017
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Signature Flight Support, SJC
NCBAA, Signature-SJC, and, Flite Logistics, Inc. will be hosting a Job Fair for entry level positions into private aviation. A panel consisting of recently graduated students will introduce careers in Business Aviation, including: Dispatcher, Pilot, Maintenance, Operations & business management, IT & Security, and FBO services. Employers will be actively interviewing candidates for open positions in Business Aviation. Twenty-five mentors from corporate aviation will answer questions on career options.
For any questions, please contact Victoria Collom @ 408/234-3951 or click here to send an email.
This event is sponsored by Signature-SJC, and Flite Logistics, Inc., a Chartered Aircraft services provider.
Released April 20, 2017
This event is open to all NorCalBAA members and the aviation community.
$85 – Current Members / $100 – Non-Members / $25 Current Students or Military
To register, renew, or become a member, go to norcalbaa.org. Please register
This Year’s Safety Day Line up:
Agenda
0730-0800: Check-in and continental breakfast
0745-0800: President’s Welcome, Agenda, Housekeeping
0800-0900: Craig Hoskins, Airbus
Present on the Airbus project to address current and future threats that encompass the Aircraft, Air Transportation System and the Operation
0900-0945: David Karalunas, FAA Policy Lead, Compliance Philosophy Focus Team
Present on recent change to the “FAA Compliance Philosophy” that outlines a new approach to ensuring that airmen and regulated entities meet regulatory standards, and to foster an open and transparent exchange of data between the user and FAA entities
0945-1000: Morning Break
1000-1130: Russ Lawton, Air Charter Safety Foundation
Present on ACSF ASAP program for participating Part 91 and 135 operators, as well as the ACSF Industry Audit Standard for charter operators and fractional aircraft ownership companies
1130-1230: Buffet Lunch
1230-1300: NCBAA Scholarship awards and announcements
1300-1430: Jim Schultz, Jim Schultz Group
Present on “Leading People Safely: How to win on the Business Battlefield”
1430-1500: Afternoon Break
1500-1600: Robert Sumwalt, NTSB Vice Chairman
Present on Culture, Compliance and Leadership in safe business aviation operations
1600-1630: Wrap up
When: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM PDT
Where: Michael’s at Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043
Released April 3, 2017
Flite Logistics, Inc. is celebrating our Anniversary and is now entering our 5th year of operation.
We wish to thank all of our customers, suppliers, employees, and friends for helping us grow and being the keys to our success.
We couldn’t do this without all of you!
With warm regards from the entire Flite Logistics Team,
Thank you!
Released April 3, 2017
Flite Logistics, Inc. has released an updated version of our Newsletter for Spring 2017 …. click here to check it out!
Released July 8, 2016
Tuesday July 12th, Northern California Business Aviation Association will be sponsoring a Job Fair for entry level positions into private aviation. Flite Logistics, a charter service company, will fund the event. Signature Flight Support has been generous in providing the location at San Jose Airport.
For Signature Flight Services’ location, go further north on Coleman ( past Aviation Avenue), turn right on Brokaw and follow it around to Signature. Lots of parking. Official address is:323 Martin Ave, San Jose, CA 95050 Phone: (669) 800-1992.
A panel consisting of recently graduated students will introduce careers in Business Aviation: Dispatcher, Pilot, Maintenance, Operations &business management, IT & Security, FBO services.
Employers ( presently hiring with job descriptions) will be actively interviewing candidates for Open Positions in Business Aviation. Twenty – five Mentors ( future hiring) from corporate aviation will answer questions on career options from pilot to chef. .
Students bring hard copy resumes ( 20 ) and Employers will have hard copy Job Descriptions.
Time 11:30 -2:30pm Tuesday, July 12th @Signature Flight Support – San Jose Airport
Go to www.norcalbaa.org to register and save a chair- literally ( and table for Employers).
There is NO COST for participants; This event is funded by Flite Logistics, Inc.
Released July 5, 2016
Tuesday July 12th, 11:30 – 2:30 pm
Signature Flight Support at SJC
NCBAA will be supporting a Job Fair for entry level positions into private aviation. Flite Logistics, a charter service company, will sponsor the event and Signature Flight Support at SJC has generously provided the venue. A panel consisting of recently graduated students will introduce careers in Business Aviation: Dispatcher, Pilot, Maintenance, Operations & business management, IT & Security, FBO services. Employers will be actively interviewing candidates for open positions in Business Aviation. Twenty-five mentors from corporate aviation will answer questions on career options.
Click here for the Business Aviation Careers Handout
For any questions, please contact: Victoria Collom 1-408-234-3951 or click here to send an email.
This event is sponsored by Flite Logistics, Inc.
Released May 2, 2016
Sponsors this year are Flight Safety International, USAIG Insurance, and Signature Flight Support. Presenters this year are: Dann Runik of Flight Safety International, Sharon Grey of Mentair Group, Susan Friedenberg of Corporate Flight Attendant Training, and Al Gorthy, Formerly of the FAA Office of Runway Safety.
For more information, check out the Agenda and the Speaker’s Bios!
Victoria Collom posted an article on LinkedIn Pulse
Released February 5, 2016
Victoria Collom posted an article on LinkedIn Pulse discussing the complexities of parking and accommodating an unprecedented number of private aircraft at Bay Area airports in conjunction with SuperBowl 50.
Released November 6, 2014
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Released August 8, 2014
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Released July 1, 2014
For more information, please visit the Northern California Business Aviation Luncheon landing page.
Released June 4, 2014
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Released May 23, 2014
For more information, please visit the Northern California Business Aviation Luncheon landing page.
NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum
Released May 7, 2014
Please Mark your Calendars for the NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum, June 26, 2014, at the TWC Aviation and Signature Flight Support Center in beautiful Van Nuys, CA.
For more information, please visit the Business Aviation Regional Forum landing page.
NCBAA SM4 Safety Day
Released April 25, 2014
Please Mark your Calendars for NCBAA SM4 Safety Day “Advancing the Safety Culture Using a Hybrid Approach”, May 6, 2014. Featured Presentations by Sunshine McCarthy of Baldwin Aviation, Louis Sorrentino of ICF SH&E, and Bob Hala with ARGUS International. This event is brought to you by Global Aerospace and the Northern California Business Aviation Association.
For more information, please visit NCBAA SM4 Safety Day and for the Full Agenda, please visit the Safety Day Full Agenda Page.
Robert Strawn appointed Wing Leader
Released April 24, 2014
The entire Flite Logistics Team would like to congratulate our Chief Financial Officer Robert Strawn for his recent appointment as Wing Leader for the Northern California Wing of Angel Flight West. With over 200 missions offering much needed air travel for both children and adults with serious medical conditions, Robert has already made an unforgettable difference in the lives of so many patients in need.
For more information about Angel Flight West, please visit the Angel Flight West Home Page.
Victoria Collom selected as a “Women of Influence 2014” by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
Released April 4, 2014
The entire Flite Logistics Team would like to Congratulate Victoria Collom for being selected as a
“Women of Influence 2014” by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
For your convenience, we have included a link-free excerpt of the article below:
